Tragedy in Newtown: Signs of Support

December 21, 2012 12:24 PM

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This children’s card was part of a large memorial outside Newton’s Edmond Town Hall. The picture was taken Dec. 20, the same day four of the 20 schoolchildren killed and two of the six teachers had funerals. less

This children’s card was part of a large memorial outside Newton’s Edmond Town Hall. The picture was taken Dec. 20, the same day four of the 20 schoolchildren killed and two of the six teachers had ... more

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This sign from young children in Newtown was left at a huge memorial near Sandy Hook Elementary School, where 20 students and six teachers were killed Dec. 14. A child wrote that he hopes the victims get to play Legos and Xbox. less

This sign from young children in Newtown was left at a huge memorial near Sandy Hook Elementary School, where 20 students and six teachers were killed Dec. 14. A child wrote that he hopes the victims get to ... more

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For decades, the town hall in Newtown has shown Friday night movies and the site is a popular hangout for teens. The Christmas movie scheduled for Dec. 21-23 was cancelled and grief counseling was available instead. less

For decades, the town hall in Newtown has shown Friday night movies and the site is a popular hangout for teens. The Christmas movie scheduled for Dec. 21-23 was cancelled and grief counseling was available ... more

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This was part of a large memorial outside Newton’s Edmond Town Hall. The picture was taken Dec. 20, the same day four of the slain schoolchildren killed and two of their teachers had funerals.

This was part of a large memorial outside Newton’s Edmond Town Hall. The picture was taken Dec. 20, the same day four of the slain schoolchildren killed and two of their teachers had funerals.

Photo: Casey McNerthney/Hearst Newspapers

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A neighbor made this sign across from Honan Funeral Home on Newtown’s Main Street. The funeral home held wakes for many of the 20 children killed in the Dec. 14 massacre.

A neighbor made this sign across from Honan Funeral Home on Newtown’s Main Street. The funeral home held wakes for many of the 20 children killed in the Dec. 14 massacre.

Photo: Casey McNerthney/Hearst Newspapers

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This reader board greets visitors entering Newtown on Main Street. It switches between this message and another: “Thanks to Our Heroes.” This sign is pictured Dec. 20, 2012, the day that four children and two adults killed had funerals in Newtown. less

This reader board greets visitors entering Newtown on Main Street. It switches between this message and another: “Thanks to Our Heroes.” This sign is pictured Dec. 20, 2012, the day that four children and ... more

The Newtown General Store, near the funeral home that has had wakes for many of the 20 children killed, has been offering free grief counseling for anyone in the town of roughly 27,000 people.

The Newtown General Store, near the funeral home that has had wakes for many of the 20 children killed, has been offering free grief counseling for anyone in the town of roughly 27,000 people.

Photo: Casey McNerthney/Hearst Newspapers

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This T-shirt signed by other Newtown students was at a huge memorial about a quarter mile from for the Sandy Hook Elementary School, where 20 students and six teachers were killed Dec. 14. Hundreds of mourners gathered there for days after the shooting, but access to the school was limited to authorities. less

This T-shirt signed by other Newtown students was at a huge memorial about a quarter mile from for the Sandy Hook Elementary School, where 20 students and six teachers were killed Dec. 14. Hundreds of mourners ... more

Photo: Casey McNerthney/Hearst Newspapers

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This sign hangs under a railroad overpass on Church Hill Rd. In Newtown Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012.
There are many signs and memorials in Newtown in honor of the 26 victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting on Friday. less

This sign hangs under a railroad overpass on Church Hill Rd. In Newtown Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012.
There are many signs and memorials in Newtown in honor of the 26 victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School ... more

Newtown residents who live across from the Botsford Post Office were moved to place this sign of support for the community in front of their home. "Our hearts are broken," it says. "We pray for our neighbors. We love you, we hug you." less

Newtown residents who live across from the Botsford Post Office were moved to place this sign of support for the community in front of their home. "Our hearts are broken," it says. "We pray for our neighbors. ... more

Shelja Patel, 19, whose family owns Newtown Convenience Store, puts up a sign to accompany the 26 Christmas Trees that the family is displaying near their store - one tree for each victim of the Sandy Hook school shooting, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012. less

Shelja Patel, 19, whose family owns Newtown Convenience Store, puts up a sign to accompany the 26 Christmas Trees that the family is displaying near their store - one tree for each victim of the Sandy Hook ... more

Friends and co-workers hold a sign as the hearse and funeral procession for James Mattioli, 6, who died in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings, approaches the St. John's Cemetery Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, in Darien, Conn. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle) less

Friends and co-workers hold a sign as the hearse and funeral procession for James Mattioli, 6, who died in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings, approaches the St. John's Cemetery Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, ... more

Photo: Craig Ruttle, AP

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A roadside memorial along Route 34 for victims from last Friday's shooting massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. on Thursday December 20, 2012. There are 20 little bags that contained candy to represent the students and 6 apples to represent the teachers who died after a gunman opened fire in the school. less

A roadside memorial along Route 34 for victims from last Friday's shooting massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. on Thursday December 20, 2012. There are 20 little bags that contained candy ... more

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This card from a child was part of a large memorial outside Newton’s Edmond Town Hall. The picture was taken Dec. 20, the same day four of the slain schoolchildren killed and two of their teachers had funerals. less

This card from a child was part of a large memorial outside Newton’s Edmond Town Hall. The picture was taken Dec. 20, the same day four of the slain schoolchildren killed and two of their teachers had ... more

Photo: Casey McNerthney/Hearst Newspapers

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This sign is pictured Dec. 20, 2012, the day that four children and two adults killed had funerals in Newtown.

This sign is pictured Dec. 20, 2012, the day that four children and two adults killed had funerals in Newtown.

Photo: Casey McNerthney/Hearst Newspapers

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A memorial for victims from last Friday's shooting massacre at... Photo-3923561.54214 - StamfordAdvocate

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These are a few of the signs at a huge memorial about a quarter mile from for the Sandy Hook Elementary School, where 20 students and six teachers were killed Dec. 14. Hundreds of mourners gathered there for days after the shooting, but access to the school was limited to authorities. less

These are a few of the signs at a huge memorial about a quarter mile from for the Sandy Hook Elementary School, where 20 students and six teachers were killed Dec. 14. Hundreds of mourners gathered there for ... more

Photo: Casey McNerthney/Hearst Newspapers

These are a few of the signs at a huge memorial about a quarter... Photo-3926008.54214 - StamfordAdvocate